How Can You Support the Green Crescent Trail?

The Green Crescent Trail is more than just a path — it’s a growing movement to connect our communities, promote healthy living, and create safe, green transportation corridors through Clemson, Central, and Pendleton.

Want to be part of it? Here are the top ways YOU can support the trail — starting with the most important:

1. Join Our Email List (It’s the #1 Way to Stay Involved!)

Want to help the Green Crescent Trail grow? The first and most important thing you can do is sign up for our email newsletter.

It’s the best way to:

• Get early updates on trail progress
• Learn about volunteer events and clean-up days
• Hear about funding milestones and community input sessions
• Be part of a movement for safer, healthier communities

Sign up HERE
You’ll hear from us just once or twice a month — and always with something worth reading.

2. Use the Trail & Share It

Lace up your shoes or hop on your bike — the best way to support the trail is to use it!

• Snap a photo and tag us @GreenCrescentTrail with #GreenCrescentTrail
• Bring a friend who hasn’t been yet
• Leave a review on Google

3. Spread the Word

Not everyone knows what the Green Crescent Trail is — but they should.

• Share this post
• Forward our newsletter to a friend
• Talk about the trail at school, work, or your local coffee shop
• Invite us to speak to your group or class

 4. Volunteer Your Time

From helping at trail cleanups to assisting at local events, there’s a role for everyone.
Join a Trail Work Day
Speak at public meetings or on social media
Become a GCT Ambassador HERE

5. Donate or Fundraise

Every foot of trail takes funding — and even small contributions move us forward.

• Donate once or monthly: HERE
• Host a personal fundraiser (birthday, race, etc.)
• Ask your workplace to match gifts

6. Be a Trail Advocate

Local leaders make the final decisions — and they need to hear your voice.

• Email your city or county rep
• Sign petitions and community surveys
• Attend local planning meetings

The Green Crescent Trail belongs to all of us. Whether you give time, money, ideas, or just a few good steps — it all adds up.

Let’s build it together.  Start by joining the movement HERE